Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony RX10 IV

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony RX10 IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is relatively well matched but the ZS60 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") feature different sensor measurements.

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The ZS60 was unveiled 20 months earlier than the RX10 IV which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZS60 scores versus the RX10 IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS60 enjoys exterior measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony RX10 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS60 versus the RX10 IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS60 and RX10 IV is 88 and 52 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS60 and RX10 IV.

Clearly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS60 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX10 IV will give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older ZS60 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.